The Cost of Growth
Hosted by De Haagse Hogeschool
In-person
When
Apr 21, 4:00 PM CEST
Where
De Haagse Hogeschool
Johanna Westerdijkplein 75, Den Haag, ZH, 2521
Price
Free Screening
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About the event
The Cost of Growth - a special screening @ THUAS
What if economic growth comes at a cost?
On April 21, join us at The Hague University of Applied Sciences for a special screening of The Cost of Growth, before its wider release in cinemas. The documentary follows climate activists and thinkers as they question the foundations of our economic system, and what it means for inequality, the climate, and our shared future.
After the film, you’re invited to stay for an open and informal conversation with researchers and students. No formal panel, just a space to reflect on what the film raises, and what it might mean for us.
Stick around, join the conversation (or just listen), and grab a slice of pizza.
This screening is part of the “Transition to Sustainability” theme at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS), organized by the Centre of Expertise Global and Inclusive Learning and the Centre of Expertise Mission Zero.
Practical information
The Hague University of Applied Sciences – London Room (OV1.43)
April 21, 2026 | 16:00 – 19:00
English spoken, with English subtitles
About the film
The Cost of Growth follows climate activists Anuna De Wever and Lena Hartog as they travel through Italy, Serbia, and Sápmi, documenting grassroots resistance to extractivism. The film connects these local struggles with broader debates on war, justice, and democracy - showing how extractive violence is a form of structural warfare on communities and ecosystems.
Through intimate encounters with grassroots movements, the film weaves together voices from affected communities and leading thinkers—such as Fati N'Zi-Hassane, Vijay Prashad, Greta Thunberg and Jason Hickel - to interrogate who truly pays for growth, how growth is defended and how we move beyond.
This is a 100 % nonprofit project: funding raised through screenings is channelled back to campaigns on democratizing the economy and to support the communities and movements featured in the film.
Genre
Documentary
Released
2025
Director
Thomas Maddens
Producer
A Mad Production, Brain Jangen Production, Voice Over Foundation, IOTA Production
Executive Producer
Anuna de Wever, Lena Hartog
Writer
Brototi Roy
Crew
Frederik Stuut
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